Heh. I was just at Safeway yesterday. Lucerne cottage cheese is pretty good, but I wish they carried Knudsen like they did in SoCal.
When I worked in Orange, there was a teriyaki/Chinese takeout within walking distance. They had a dish called ‘family-style tofu’ that I loved. Here is a Google search for “family-style tofu” Jiachang Doufu recipe. The AI overview, which includes a recipe, says:
Jiachang Doufu (Family-Style Tofu) is a classic Sichuan dish featuring pan-fried tofu, savory fermented bean paste (doubanjiang), and vegetables simmered together for a flavorful, hearty meal. The key is using firm tofu, pan-frying it until golden, and creating a thick, savory sauce with garlic, ginger, and scallions.
The search results also return a SDMB thread by @NoCoolUserName, Feb. 2009: Recipe needed: Jiachang dofu (Family style tofu).
Sometimes not-meat is the thing. ![]()